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  • RIP Michael Collins 10/31/30 - 4/28/21

    From David Spain@21:1/5 to All on Wed Apr 28 13:48:46 2021
    “Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for
    exploration in astronaut Michael Collins. As pilot of the Apollo 11
    command module – some called him ‘the loneliest man in history’ – while his colleagues walked on the Moon for the first time, he helped our
    nation achieve a defining milestone. He also distinguished himself in
    the Gemini Program and as an Air Force pilot.

    Michael remained a tireless promoter of space. ‘Exploration is not a
    choice, really, it’s an imperative,’ he said. Intensely thoughtful about his experience in orbit, he added, ‘What would be worth recording is
    what kind of civilization we Earthlings created and whether or not we
    ventured out into other parts of the galaxy.’"

    - acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk.

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  • From David Spain@21:1/5 to All on Wed Apr 28 14:01:29 2021
    Meant to include link from NASA:

    https://www.nasa.gov/michael-collins

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  • From Jeff Findley@21:1/5 to All on Wed Apr 28 14:26:10 2021
    In article <87mttib8qp.fsf@eternal-september.org>, nospam@127.0.0.1
    says...

    ?Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for
    exploration in astronaut Michael Collins. As pilot of the Apollo 11
    command module ? some called him ?the loneliest man in history? ? while
    his colleagues walked on the Moon for the first time, he helped our
    nation achieve a defining milestone. He also distinguished himself in
    the Gemini Program and as an Air Force pilot.

    Michael remained a tireless promoter of space. ?Exploration is not a
    choice, really, it?s an imperative,? he said. Intensely thoughtful about
    his experience in orbit, he added, ?What would be worth recording is
    what kind of civilization we Earthlings created and whether or not we ventured out into other parts of the galaxy.?"

    - acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk.

    Godspeed Michael Collins.

    Jeff
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